I woke up feeling refreshed.

Remembering what happened last night made me grin widely as I ate breakfast and then got prepared for the Spring Crop Festival.

"Hmm, what should I wear, Spring?" I asked my puppy as she woke up and headed towards me.

"Casual Dress, Casual Shorts, Mini Vest, or the blue overalls?"

The Mini Vest outfit consisted of a short white, red, and blue dress along with a small red vest and matching shoes.

"Arf! Arf! Arf!" She barked three times.

"Mini Vest it is!"


I headed outside and cared for the Marguerites I had planned to enter in the Festival.

They seemed to be in perfect condition!

I then headed over to the grazing area where Spring led Winter and Summer outside.

"Moo!"

"Peep! Peep!"

They walked towards me and I petted them.

"You guys are doing well. Ooh, I can't wait for the festival! Hopefully, my flowers can make it to first place!" I grinned as I brushed and milked Winter.

She nuzzled my face as if to wish me luck.

"Thank you!"

"Peep! Peep!" Summer seemed as if she wanted attention.

"Don't worry!" I smiled as I picked the chick up, petting her soft feathers.


After I took care of everything, I still had some time left until the festival starts.

"Maybe I should visit someone..." I told myself as I headed into town.

Allen's house is the closest to me at the moment, so I might as well...

"Hey, Rose!"

"Huh?" I looked around and saw Rod running towards me, along with Winnie barking happily.

"Arf! Arf!"

"Oh hey, Rod! Hey, Winnie." I grinned as I bent down and she ran into my arms.

"I just wanted to say good luck in the Crop Festival! You're representing Echo Town, so we're all depending on you to win!" He smiled.

"Thank you! I really appreciate it." I gave him a big smile as I ruffled Winnie's fur.

"Arf! Arf!" She licked my face and Rod chuckled.

"Looks like she wants you to win, too!"


After chatting with Rod, I realized everyone was heading towards the Festival Grounds.

"Let's go, Rod! We don't want to be late!" I told him as I ran towards the entrance of the area.

"I'm coming!"

"So you're enterin' the Flower Competition in the Beginners' Class?" Dunhill asked as I entered the Marguerites.

"Yep!" I nodded.

"Come right in, then! Good luck, Rose!"


"Would you like to come to the Spring Crop Festival with me, Neil?" Iroha asked when she knocked on my door.

"Sure, I guess..." I had nothing else to do today, so I might as well...

She gave me a grin and we then headed out.

To tell you the truth, I don't really like being near Iroha. She's just too...serious...

I was shocked when we arrived at the festival.

After not being able to see her for nearly a week now, she just suddenly appears as one of the contestants...

Rose?


"Let's start the Spring Crop Festival Flower Competition Beginners' Class competition! Please say hello to our four contestants. Entry No.1 From Truva Farm, Monterose! Entry No.2 From Baum Farm, Kim! Entry No.3 From Schmoo Farm, Eldridge!"

"And last but not least, Entry No.4 From Ruby Farm, Rose!" The whole town cheered for me as I waved and smiled.

That was, until I noticed Neil walking into the area with Iroha. He probably asked her to go with him...

"And how about a big round of applause for our judge, Emma."

I looked over to see the apple lover waving towards the crowd.

"Pleased to meet you all. I am Emma. I will be very fair in my judging, so let's make this a great competition!"

"Now let's move on to the actual judging. Please wait while the judge makes her decision."

As we waited, I noticed Allen in the crowd and waved towards him, grinning widely.

"Good luck winning out there, Princess." He gave me a smile as he adjusted his glasses.

After a while, the results finally came out.

"Thank you for waiting. Now to announce the results."

"And our winner is..."

I'm so excited! Come on, just say who it is already!

"From Ruby Farm, Rose! Rose, congratulations! How about a big round of applause!"


The town cheered as Rose stepped up to get the prizes from Emma.

She looked like she would've exploded from happiness from the look on her face.

After that, she ran towards us and Allen kissed her forehead.

"Congratulations, Princess."

"Thank you, Allen!" She smiled, giving him a quick hug in return.

They seem closer than ever...

"Hey, Rose! First place, huh? Congrats!" Rod grinned as he gave her a high-five.

"Yep! I can't believe it, though! I thought I'd get second place, but I wasn't expecting this!" She smiled.

"Hey, Rose. Congrats."

She looked my way and smiled that sad smile she gave me the other day. "Th-thank you, Neil."

In an instant, the girls rushed over and gave Rose a group hug.

"Eep! Oh my Goddess, ya did it, Rose!" Tina squealed.

"Congratulations on first place, Rose."

"Congrats, Rose...on first place..."

"Why don't you head on over to Clement's and we can celebrate with a big meal? It's on the house!"

"Heehee, congrats, Rose! I knew you'd do it!"


Then, the kids came over.

"Congrats, Rose! You're so awesome, you won first place!" Hina grinned.

"Congrats! Hey, next time, let us have some of your winning crop!"

"Okay, okay! I promise I'll give you some of my winning crop next time. Now can you let go of me, please? I...can't breathe."

After I finally got out of the area, it was 4:00PM and I decided to go into the farm and play with the animals.

"Hold on, Rose."

I froze when I heard his voice and turned around.

Just when I tried my best to avoid him for a week, he comes up to me and acts as if nothing happened...

Neil?

Well, I tried. Actually, I'm not fond of this chapter that much since nothing really happened. I would've written more, but nah. As always, reviews are highly appreciated and ideas are accepted! ^^